Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
❄️ Zone 5-8☀️ full sun💧 dry to wet
$18.00
The Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a majestic deciduous conifer that thrives in wet and well-drained areas. Native to the southeastern US swamps and waterways, it adapts well to various landscapes. Standing tall and reaching up to 150 feet at maturity, the bald cypress offers a stately presence. Its pyramidal shape fills out over time, casting a wide shade. Interestingly, some bald cypress trees develop “knees” – woody protrusions from the roots that help with oxygen intake in swampy conditions.
Bald Cypress is a low-maintenance landscaping choice. It tolerates various soil conditions and requires minimal care once established. Plus, it boasts beautiful fall foliage, transforming from green to fiery orange and red tones before dropping its needles. Due to its adaptability, the Bald Cypress can be a focal point in many landscapes. Plant it near ponds or other water features to mimic its natural habitat or utilize its wind resistance in exposed areas.
Plant Specifications
pH Preference
5.5-6.8
Growth Rate
12-14" per year
Mature Height
50-100'
Mature Width
25-30'
Spacing
15-20'
Native Range / Origin
AL
AR
CT
DE
FL
GA
IN
IL
KY
LA
MD
MO
MS
NC
NJ
NY
OH
OK
PA
SC
TN
TX
Delivery Information
Orders are prepped for shipping now — specify a later date at checkout if needed.
Plants are burlapped and shipped in their soil
Ships via UPS Ground
Flat rate per order · 3–5 business days
$20
Arrive Alive Guarantee
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
If your plant doesn't survive the trip, we'll send a replacement or issue a full refund — no hassle.
Customer Reviews
2 bald cypress trees
Trees came thru in perfect health! What really got me was how they were packed nice neat little burlap sacks and a Piece of bamboo to prevent them from getting snapped in half. Root ball was nice and damp!
Tue Sep 03 2024 00:09:17 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Love the way they look so far
Put them in the ground hours after they arrived. Wish I would’ve gotten them a little bigger but we marked them well and have been keeping them watered in our drought. They look like they are getting established well and we are hoping they will be the addition to our landscape that we envisioned
Tue Aug 06 2024 01:17:04 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Beautiful plants
They were very nicely packed, they're doing very well down by the pond! They were so green and pretty when they arrived, I can't wait to order more stuff as soon as my house is finished being built!!!
Thu Jun 06 2024 23:28:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Great
Tree arrived well backed and protected. In good health and trans planted easily. Will order again
Wed Jun 14 2023 10:23:43 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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